HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-12; City Council; 16964; Funding Request For Cold Weather Shelter ProgramCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
\B# 16.964 - TITLE: FUNDING REQUEST FOR SAN DlEGO REGIONAL COLD ATG. 11-12-02 WEATHER SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM
IEPT. HlRED CITY MGR.-
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-325 appropriating $2,572 from the Housing Trust Fund as a
contribution to the San Diego Regional Cold Weather Shelter Voucher Program and authorizing
the City Manager to forward the contribution to the County of San Diego.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The County of San Diego is coordinating a Cold Weather Voucher Program this winter with
assistance from cities in the region. The program will allow homeless families with children,
disabled individuals, and the elderly to stay in specified hotels and motels located in various
locations throughout the County when other shelter options are not available for those seeking
assistance. A number of non-profit organizations selected for their experience in providing
homeless services in specific areas of the County will be assisting in issuing the vouchers.
The County conducted a similar successful program last winter. City Council agreed to the
County’s request at that time to contribute $3,860 for the program based on the City’s percentage
of the total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds coming into the region. All
eleven CDBG entitlement cities contributed their proportionate share of funds for the program last
winter. The County is requesting that the City Council appropriate $2,572 as a contribution for
this year’s program based on the same formula used last year.
Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate $2,572 from the Housing Trust Fund as a
contribution to the Cold Weather Voucher Program. Money from the Trust Fund is to be used to
provide affordable housing or other programs consistent with the Housing Element of the General
Plan. The Voucher Program is consistent with Objective 3.3 of the Housing Element regarding
the provision of shelter and assistance to the homeless.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total undesignated balance of approximately $2.5 million currently exists in the Housing Trust
Fund. The recommended appropriation of $2,572 will not substantially impact this fund balance.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2002-325
2. Request from County of San Diego for funding contribution to the San Diego Regional
Cold Weather Shelter Voucher Program.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
2.4
25
26
27
28
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2002-325
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING $2,572 FROM THE HOUSING TRUST FUND
FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL COLD WEATHER SHELTER VOUCHER
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD THE
APPROPRIATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad desires to cooperate with other local agencies to address the
ihelter needs of homeless persons and families; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego is requesting assistance in funding a Cold Weather
Joucher Program to provide emergency shelter for homeless families, disabled individuals and the elderly
luring the coming winter season;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct
2. That the City Council hereby appropriates $2,572 from the Housing Trust Fund for the San
Xego Regional Cold Weather Shelter Voucher Program and authorizes the City Manager to forward the
:ontribution to the County of San Diego.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
Jalifornia, on the 32th day of NOVEMBER ,2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
kTTEST:
a
CATHERINE J. TROUT DIRECTOR
JEFFREY S. GRISSOM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FAX:(8%)6944871
TEL: (858) 6944801
TDD: (858) 6944864
3989 RUFFIN ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1890
October 4,2001
Raymond Patchett, City Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989
SIXTH YEAR REGIONAL SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM
On April 30, 2002 the County Board of Supervisors approved partial funding for the Regional
Shelter Voucher Program for families, the disabled and the elderly. While existing facility
shelters will still be needed, this program provides an important safety net so that no family has
to spend a night on the streets during the coldest months of the year. I am writing to ask for your
leadership in obtaining your city’s participation in this partnership.
We are estimating that the cost of this year’s program will be approximately $350,000. The
County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency is committing to $200,000 in
funding for this year’s program. This will support approximately 60% of the costs for the Fiscal
Year 2002-2003, Winter Shelter Voucher Program. This year’s program is tentatively scheduled
to begin in mid November and last through April 2003. The County’s ability to ‘keep the
program operational through April will partially depend upon the level of support received from
the region’s cities.
As in the past five years, the County is seeking city contributions to help defiay the costs of
meeting this regional need. As you may recall, we calculate these shares based on the percentage
of each city’s CDBG entitlement as compared to the total of all CDBG dollars coming into the
region. Cities’ shares based on this formula and the latest CDBG entitlements are listed on the
table on Attachment A.
We are seeking the support of all the cities in this effort, however modest the recommended
contribution may be. Last year, all of the eleven entitlement cities contributed to the regional
voucher program andor contributed to local shelters. This experience has shown us all that the
long-term solution to meeting emergency shelter needs is a coordinated approach and shared
financial participation.
3
..
Shelter Voucher Program
Housing and Community Development Page 2
We hope that your city will consider a contribution toward the solution of this regional problem.
Please do not hesitate to call Frank Landerville, Community Development Manager (858) 694-
4818 with specific questions or comments. Meanwhile, we look forward to hearing that you will
be recommending your city's participation in this regional partnership.
Sincerely,
CATHERINE J.MOUT
Director
Attachment
cc: Frank Boensch, City of Carlsbad
Alex A. Martinez
Attachment A
CountyKity Contributions to
Shelter Voucher Program
as Percent (%) of CDBG
Jurisdiction Total $36,854,000 100.00% $1so,000
County Health & Human Services Agency $200,000.
TOTAL $350,000